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Do I Have an Ear Infection? Take the Quiz Now!

Think you can ace this ear infection symptoms quiz? Check your ear health now!

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This ear infection quiz helps you check ear pain, muffled hearing, pressure, or discharge to see if an infection might be behind your symptoms. In under a minute, you'll get simple guidance on what your answers mean and when to watch, self-care, or seek care. Looking into other issues? Try the UTI check or the sinus check .

Over the past 24 hours, how would you describe your ear pain level?
Severe pain requiring pain relief
Moderate pain, somewhat distracting
Mild, occasional discomfort
Unbearable, throbbing pain
No ear pain at all
Have you noticed any fluid or discharge coming from your ear?
Thick yellow or green discharge
Moderate clear or yellow discharge
No discharge at all
Small amount of clear fluid
Bloody or foul-smelling discharge
Have you experienced any hearing changes in the affected ear?
Noticeably diminished hearing
Significant hearing loss
Very slight muffled sounds
Hearing is normal
Moderately reduced clarity
What is your body temperature right now?
Normal (around 98.6°F / 37°C)
Mild fever (100 - 101°F)
High fever (above 103°F)
Slightly elevated (99 - 100°F)
Moderate fever (101 - 103°F)
Do you feel a sense of fullness or pressure in your ear?
No fullness or pressure
Intense pressure causing distress
Mild, occasional fullness
Strong, constant pressure
Moderate, persistent pressure
Have you noticed itching or irritation inside your ear canal?
Uncontrollable itch causing pain
Slight, occasional itch
Moderate itch or irritation
Severe itching
No itching or irritation
Have you experienced dizziness or balance issues recently?
Severe vertigo affecting mobility
Frequent moderate dizziness
Occasional mild dizziness
No dizziness at all
Mild, brief lightheadedness
Do you hear any ringing or buzzing sounds in your ear?
No ringing or buzzing
Moderate intermittent buzzing
Barely noticeable ringing
Persistent ringing
Severe, constant buzzing
How effective have self-care measures been for your symptoms?
I haven't needed self-care
Home care fully resolved it
Minimal relief from self-care
No relief, worsening symptoms
Some relief but symptoms linger
Does pulling or pushing on your outer ear increase pain?
Intense pain shooting ear to head
Moderate pain
Severe pain
No pain when touching ear
Slight discomfort
Have you had a recent cold, sinus infection, or upper respiratory illness?
I have a current severe cold or flu
Cold ended one week ago
Mild cold over two weeks ago
No recent illness
Cold symptoms ended within last 48h
Do you notice any redness or swelling around the outside of your ear?
Moderate redness or mild swelling
No redness or swelling
Severe inflammation extending beyond ear
Significant swelling and redness
Very slight redness
Does lying down on the affected side worsen your ear pain?
Slight increase in discomfort
Unbearable pain upon any pressure
No change when lying down
Moderate increase in pain
Sharp pain when lying down
How quickly have your ear symptoms escalated?
I have no symptoms
Within two days
Over several days
Suddenly within hours
Gradually over weeks
Has your sleep quality been affected by your ear discomfort?
Woken up occasionally
Unable to sleep due to severe pain
Often disturbed by pain
No effect on sleep
Slightly restless some nights
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  1. Healthy Ear, No Infection Detected -

    According to the Do I Have an Ear Infection Quiz, you're showing no significant symptoms of ear infection, and you passed our ear infection checker with flying colors. Maintain routine ear care, avoid inserting objects into the ear canal, and enjoy lasting comfort.

  2. Mild Irritation, Monitor Symptoms -

    Your results on the ear infection symptoms quiz indicate slight discomfort but no clear infection signs. Continue observing your symptoms, use warm compresses, and if pain or hearing changes persist beyond 48 hours, retake the quiz or consult a healthcare professional.

  3. Outer Ear Inflammation -

    Signs point to possible otitis externa (swimmer's ear), characterized by redness, itching, or tenderness around the ear canal. Keep ears dry, clean gently, and ask your doctor about topical drops to soothe irritation and prevent progression.

  4. Possible Middle Ear Infection -

    Results from this ear health quiz align with acute otitis media symptoms like pressure, muffled hearing, or fluid buildup. It's wise to schedule an exam promptly; early diagnosis and treatment can ease discomfort and guard against complications.

  5. Advanced Infection, Seek Immediate Care -

    Severe pain, fever, or discharge indicate a high risk of a serious ear infection. Use our ear infection checker as your first step but seek medical attention right away to protect your hearing and overall health.

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